Bog search for girl abandoned

The search of bogland near Pettigo, Donegal, for missing Co Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson ended last night without success.

The search of bogland near Pettigo, Donegal, for missing Co Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson ended last night without success.

Gardai initiated the search for the Castlederg girl, who has been missing since September 1994, following a request from the RUC.

Ms Arkinson disappeared after attending a disco with friends in Bundoran, Co Donegal.

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